Owsley County School District

Congrats Lady Owls on your wins over Stinnett tonight!

From volleyball skills in PE to a gallery walk with collaborator support in ELA, learning looks different across content areas and grade levels, but one thing is the same: our middle school students are up, active, and engaged in learning!

Game Day!!! Come out and support our 3/4 and 5/6 Lady Owls as they battle Stinnett Blue Jays!

Earlier this month, Parents and Guardians were asked to participate in a survey regarding the Child Nutrition Programs. We are pleased to share our results and next steps. These results are also posted on the School Nutrition Page of the District Website and can be found by following the link below:

https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2641/Owsley_County/f3bccac0-84d8-4eaf-823e-e1a2c3152e20/Aug-2026-Summary.pdf?disposition=inline

As we get back to school, make sure you can stay connected and informed through our approved Infinite Campus and Parent Square apps. Also, you may access and message OCMHS teachers directly via our staff page at https://www.owsley.kyschools.us/o/ochs/staff

Seniors in Mrs. Brewer's Financial Literacy class have been learning about banking, including checking & savings accounts. Today, Angie Marshall & Mindy Burns from Farmers State Bank shared information about different accounts they have to offer & answered students' questions.

Our Joint Leadership Team met this evening to develop 30-day action plans around our Local Accountability Model, using the feedback and values shared by our stakeholders. We are turning community voice into action, staying accountable to what matters most, and continuing to ensure Owsley County Schools is the Pride of Our Community.

🍂 Save the Date: Fall Open House! 🍂

Join us for our districtwide Fall Open House! Meet with your child’s teachers, visit classrooms, learn about classroom activities and expectations, and see how your child is progressing this school year.

📅 Date: Thursday, September 10
⏰ Time: 3:00–5:00 PM
📍 Locations: OCES & OCMHS

We look forward to connecting with our students and families!

Join us in celebrating these outstanding Owsley County Schools staff members who were nominated for going above and beyond!

Owsley County Agriculture Students and FFA members have been hard at work this week! OCHS FFA had their first chapter meeting of the year today, with 40 members in attendance. Floral Design students have been working on elements of floral design and were able to create their own floral arrangements to end the week. Principals of Agriculture and Intro to Ag students have been studying beef cattle. Students have been learning about the origin of beef cattle breeds and uses of beef cattle. They ended the week with a project where they were able to create their own keychain to simulate cattle branding.

At OCHS, Mr. Brewer's P.E. students have been enjoying competitions on the LU: Interactive Playground. Also, Mr. Parker's students have been working on some summer-themed art projects while Mrs. Barrett's reading students work on citing textual evidence.

Peer Mentor students working with students in Mr. Burns' classroom on academic and life skills.

Owsley County Schools is looking for community partners to help us improve student attendance! Your support helps provide incentives, recognition, and opportunities that encourage students to show up, succeed, and thrive.

Together, we can make a difference for our students and our community!

Our high school students are hard at work at the Area Technology Center! They are gaining valuable hands-on experience, learning skilled trades, and building skills that will prepare them for future careers.

Celebrating those who make a difference in Owsley County Schools! Check out our latest Soaring with the Owls shoutouts!

Our second Local Accountability Meeting provided an opportunity to share our goals and objectives and gather valuable feedback from parents, staff, and community members. We’ll meet again in December to evaluate our progress and keep ourselves accountable as we strive to be the Pride of Our Community!

Congratulations to Piper Taylor, the winner of the TV giveaway at the Partners for Rural Impact (PRI) table during our Back-to-School Event! Thank you to all of our families who stopped by. A special thank you to Travis Smith, OCES FRYSC for generously donating the TV for our giveaway. Congratulations, Piper! We hope you enjoy your new TV! 🎉

At any point throughout the year, you can help us recognize an Owsley County Schools staff member who goes above and beyond!

Know someone who makes a difference for our students, families, schools, or community? Tell us what makes them deserving of recognition and how they help lift Owsley Schools higher!

🔗 https://forms.gle/WmXqFtB7TALmhEVh8